Daryl Kirkness

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Daryl Kirness has been with GMS since he was a child, when his father was active as a member. His Father was a life member. Daryl has been a Life Member for more than 20 years.
Daryl has been in many productions while a junior with us and has continued his stage activities all through his life. Daryl has undertaken roles as Director, Set Designer, lighting consultant, catering assistant, costume assistant, costume design and costume design assistant, ensemble cast member, minor lead and principal. His resume will follow shortly.
Daryl has also served on the previous Committee over different years and in different roles – floor member and Vice President.
Daryl currently undertakes the role of Shed and Construction Co-ordinator. GMS is in the fortunate position of having our own set building facility. Daryl has been our resident Set Designer over the years but that position no longer exists. Every Tuesday and on most Thursdays, GMS operates
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Association of Community Theatre 22 August 2021
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what used to be known as the Mens’ Shed. It is now a “person” Shed due to the inclusion of all genders. The Shed operates as an area where we construct, build and paint sets in preparation for each of our productions. Daryl is the manager of this process.
During the pandemic last year in 2020 Daryl was very active in keeping all the Shed personnel in contact. He arranged gatherings within the appropriate Public Health Orders, where everyone could catch up once a week and stay connected. This is vital for those members who live alone and feel quite isolated without access to the Shed.
Daryl also conducted an online course in set design for those members of the society who wished to be involved. There was a group of about 8 of us who took part and found it also a great way to remain connected while learning a new skill for those of us who had no knowledge in that area.
During this lockdown Daryl has also ensured that we all remain in contact. This has happened with a catchup from time to time of each person and ensuring that Information Bulletins published by myself is disseminated to members of the Shed, particularly
Daryl Kirkness has also undertaken several roles within the theatrical community on the Central Coast and continues to be a reference point for all other groups on the Coast. He is an invaluable member of the community theatre population.
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